When I initially was doing shopping for my maternity wardrobe I made a list of basics that would be super versatile and were items that I wear often but couldn't make work for maternity. Wardrobe basics in short. My list included items like a black tee, skinny jeans, black pants, neutral colored skirt, and a few plain dresses that could be dressed up or down. But I also made sure to include a few colored bottoms. Why? Because after wearing the same items over and over again for so long it gets boring! Colored or patterned bottoms can help mix up your other maternity basics.

For summer I got one pair of light pink shorts to help add variety and I wore them at least once a week. The light pink paired well with yellow, blue, mint green, plum, and all neutral colors. Even being a pair of colored bottoms, they were pretty versatile and were fun to wear. For cooler temperatures, I got a pair of burgundy (almost berry colored) pair of pants from LOFT (very similar pair here). I knew how versatile this color would be because I have a pair of burgundy pants I've worn almost to death (see 10 Ways to Wear Burgundy Pants post) and the fit is amazing. The belly band on these is thick and supportive and the fabric stretches nicely without stretching out throughout the day as many maternity pants do.

To me, wearing colored bottoms feels more purposeful and deliberate than a typical denim. I can pair them with a simple sweater and have an outfit that works for a day off or work day and it looks like I put more effort in to choosing my outfit than I actually did. Part of that is colored bottoms appear less casual than jeans, but are often just as comfortable! Whether it's for a maternity wardrobe or not, I highly recommend adding a pair of colored bottoms to your closet!

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You look lovely, when I had my children (years ago) there was only ten dresses to wear! I did manage to get some leggings that I wore nearly all the time - lol. Thanks for the link up and have a great week. Jacquiwww.mummabstylish.com

These are beautiful pants on you, and I agree! Maternity wardrobe or not, colourful pants are a fun addition and can be surprisingly easy to wear! :) I'm going to have to get my burgundy pants out again now, thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you for the link up!

Hope you are having a lovely start to the week and your weather is better than ours, haha! Cold and rainy here in Brisbane.

I totally feel the same way about colored jeans. In fact I only have many 4 pair of blue denim because I like variety so much!!You really look fabulous Laura---pregnancy must agree with you!XOXOJodiewww.jtouchofstyle.com

Hi Laura! I absolutely loved the combination. I agree with you when you say that there are just some pieces that cannot be missed in every closet! For me, a basic T-shirt with stripes in basic colors like navy&white, or b&w are my go to, and I couldn't help but put a couple of them in my luggage to move abroad. I think a couple of colored pants or trousers are also to be never missed!

Thanks for the comment in my blog, by the way :)Best!Amandawww.somethingfashion.es

I love the burgundy trousers, they pair so well with the navy jacket. When I was pregnant I only had one pair of jeans and a few dresses. The jeans were very ill-fitting and kept falling down! Maternity fashion has improved so much over the last few years.

I only owned very few basic pieces in neutral colors while pregnant but I wore many items from my regular non-maternity closet all the way till the day I had to go in for her birth. I love these deep plum pants. Plum or burgundy is always a winner paired with navy. =)